Albums and accessories

15th May 2024

Choosing album customization is a crucial moment for any photographer, as this is when you can turn your images into tangible works of art. 

It's time to consider not only the visual aesthetic, but also the experience that the album will give your clients.

Every detail, from the cover to the personalization technique chosen, contributes to the visual narrative and the perceived quality of the album.  You must ensure that the customization of the albums meets your clients' expectations and, most importantly, that it tells a story in a unique and exciting way.

So we'll help you decide what best suits your style with six customizations that will make your album stand out.   

One of the customizations you can add to your album is laser engraving.

Laser engraving is used to make your product unique. It is the process by which the surface of the material is burned, creating a permanent and personalized design.

You'll surprise your client with a permanent personalization that creates a contrast with the material on which it is engraved. It combines elegance, minimalism and irreverence.

The second customization you can opt for is metallic foil.

This personalization consists of a bold finish for your album by adding a silver or gold metallic plate to the cover of the product. This approach gives the album a touch of elegance and sophistication, turning it into a unique piece that will be remembered for years to come. 

You can offer this option to your customers as a way of further elevating the experience of preserving special memories.

One of the customizations most used by photographers is UV printing, which consists of an ultraviolet light printing system and special inks that guarantee bright, intense colors without distortion, increasing the quality and durability of your product's customization.

You can create an album cover with remarkable details, vibrant colors and varied textures with this customization.

This technique allows photographers and their clients to express their creativity by adding elements such as patterns, personalized text and even photographs directly onto the album cover. 

In addition, UV printing provides extra protection against scratches and wear, ensuring that your album customization remains intact over time.

UV varnish printing is an excellent option for customizing your album, offering an elegant and long-lasting finish.

 This personalization consists of a finish in which a layer of thickened varnish is applied to a certain area, allowing for high-level customization and giving a premium, bold finish. 

With this technique, you can add prominence and depth to your album covers, highlighting specific elements such as text and design. 

It's an excellent choice for highlighting important details or for adding a luxurious finishing touch to your photographic masterpiece.

Another customization you can add to your album is the Acrylic Edge customization. It allows you to add a curved finish to the acrylic. 

The curvature in the acrylic provides an almost three-dimensional view and gives the album a premium, bold finish. In addition, the acrylic offers durability and resistance, protecting the album pages with a touch of luxury. This customization option is ideal for clients looking for a sophisticated and unique presentation for their photographic memories.

A charming and distinctive option, where you'll make any cover stand out and make your product unique.

Finally, another customization you can opt for is Hot Stamping. 

This is a finish that consists of pressing a hot stamp against the coating. This personalization will delight your customers and will highlight small details and give your product a sophisticated effect.

With this technique, you can add shiny metallic details such as gold or silver directly to your album cover. This will create an impressive visual effect and dazzle your customer.

These are the six customizations you can offer your customers. Start enhancing your work with these details in your next orders and get ready to leave your customer totally surprised.

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DreambooksPro is the largest photographic laboratory on the Iberian Peninsula and one of the five largest in Europe. We focus on printing albums and other complementary products such as boxes, accessories, pens and more. We help photographers tell their clients' love stories through high-quality products designed to stand the test of time.

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